Meet the 2018 Badger Sponsorship Winners!
At the beginning of this month, we unveiled the 2018 Badger Sponsorship, where a handful of aspiring thru-hikers would win some high quality gear, food, and resources, including a grand prize of…
- Choice between one (1) Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 or Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 tent
- Choice of one (1) Gossamer Gear Backpack
- Choice between one (1) REI Igneo Sleeping Bag or (1) REI Joule Sleeping Bag
- One (1) Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xlite Sleeping Pad
- Four (4) $100 Gift Cards to Altra
- One (1) Montbell Ex Light Down Anorak
- Five (5) pairs of Darn Tough Socks
- One (1) pair of Bedrock Sandals and a Bedrock Buff
- Three (3) Granite Gear eVent Sil Dry Sacs
- Six (6) 20 serving bags of Skratch Labs Sport Hydration Drink Mix
- Five (5) boxes of Skratch Labs Anytime Energy Bars
- One (1) Sawyer Squeeze
- Twelve (12) Good To-Go Dehydrated Dinners and six (6) Good To-Go Breakfasts
- Two (2) Thru-Hiking Coaching Sessions
- A signed copy of Appalachian Trials or Pacific Crest Trials (your choice)
- An eBook copy of Appalachian Trials or Pacific Crest Trials (your choice)
- Choice of one (1) The Trek hat
- An invitation to become a Blogger for The Trek
Contestants were asked to create a 90-second video explaining why they should be chosen as this year’s Badger Sponsorship victor. Winners would be determined by a combination of reader vote and our expert panel- a 30/70 valuation from each category, respectively.
We received 108 very quality entries, which we then painstakingly narrowed down to just 12. Now we unveil this year’s top finishers.
But first, I want to again pass along a sincere congratulations to ALL who entered this year’s contest. Standing in front of a camera and asking Internet strangers to listen to your story takes bravado. This courage will most definitely translate to triumph on the trail.
And the winners are…
7th – 12th place
John and Kelsey, Federico, Annah, Rachel Thomson, Erik Jarvi and Danny Meija
Congratulations, you have won…
- One (1) Granite Gear eVent Sil Dry Sac
- One (1) Sawyer Squeeze
- One (1) 20 serving bag of Skratch Labs Sport Hydration Drink Mix
- Three (3) pairs of Darn Tough Socks
- An eBook copy of Appalachian Trials or Pacific Crest Trials (your choice)
- An invitation to become a Blogger for The Trek
6th place
Jason Holman
Congratulations, you have won…
- One (1) Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xlite Sleeping Pad
- One (1) $100 Gift Card to Altra
- Three (3) pairs of Darn Tough Socks
- One (1) Granite Gear eVent Sil Dry Sac
- One (1) 20 serving bags of Skratch Labs Sport Hydration Drink Mix
- One (1) Sawyer Squeeze
- An eBook copy of Appalachian Trials or Pacific Crest Trials (your choice)
- An invitation to become a Blogger for The Trek
5th place
IBTAT
Congratulations, you have won…
- Choice of one (1) Gossamer Gear Backpack
- One (1) Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xlite Sleeping Pad
- One (1) $100 Gift Card to Altra
- Three (3) pairs of Darn Tough Socks
- One (1) pair of Bedrock Sandals and a Bedrock Buff
- One (1) Granite Gear eVent Sil Dry Sac
- One (1) 20 serving bags of Skratch Labs Sport Hydration Drink Mix
- One (1) Sawyer Squeeze
- An eBook copy of Appalachian Trials or Pacific Crest Trials (your choice)
- Choice of one (1) The Trek hat
- An invitation to become a Blogger for The Trek
4th place
Nhandi
Congratulations, you have won…
- One (1) REI Igneo Sleeping Bag or (1) REI Joule Sleeping Bag
- Choice of one (1) Gossamer Gear Backpack
- One (1) Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xlite Sleeping Pad
- One (1) $100 Gift Card to Altra
- One (1) Montbell Ex Light Down Anorak
- Three (3) pairs of Darn Tough Socks
- One (1) pair of Bedrock Sandals and a Bedrock Buff
- One (1) pair of Injinji Toe Socks
- One (1) Granite Gear eVent Sil Dry Sac
- One (1) 20 serving bags of Skratch Labs Sport Hydration Drink Mix
- One (1) box of Skratch Labs Anytime Energy Bars
- One (1) Sawyer Squeeze
- An eBook copy of Appalachian Trials orPacific Crest Trials (your choice)
- Choice of one (1) The Trek hat
- An invitation to become a Blogger for The Trek
3rd place
Tahyana
Congratulations, you have won…
- Choice between one (1) Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 or Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 tent
- Choice of one (1) Gossamer Gear Backpack
- Choice between one (1) REI Igneo Sleeping Bag or (1) REI Joule Sleeping Bag
- One (1) Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xlite Sleeping Pad
- One (1) Montbell Ex Light Down Anorak
- One (1) $100 Gift Card to Altra
- Five (5) pairs of Darn Tough Socks
- One (1) pair of Bedrock Sandals and a Bedrock Buff
- One (1) Granite Gear eVent Sil Dry Sac
- Two (2) 20 serving bags of Skratch Labs Sport Hydration Drink Mix
- Two (2) boxes of Skratch Labs Anytime Energy Bars
- One (1) Sawyer Squeeze
- Three (3) Good To-Go Dehydrated Meals and two (2)Good To-Go Breakfasts
- One (1) Thru-Hiking Coaching Session
- An eBook copy of Appalachian Trials or Pacific Crest Trials (your choice)
- Choice of one (1) The Trek hat
- An invitation to become a Blogger for The Trek
2nd place
Blake Augustine
Congratulations, you have won…
- Choice between one (1) Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 or Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 tent
- Choice of one (1) Gossamer Gear Backpack
- Choice between one (1) REI Igneo Sleeping Bag or (1) REI Joule Sleeping Bag
- One (1) Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xlite Sleeping Pad
- Two (2) $100 Gift Cards to Altra
- One (1) Montbell Ex Light Down Anorak
- Five (5) pairs of Darn Tough Socks
- One (1) pair of Bedrock Sandals and a Bedrock Buff
- Two (2) Granite Gear eVent Sil Dry Sacs
- Three (3) 20 serving bags of Skratch Labs Sport Hydration Drink Mix
- Four (4) boxes of Skratch Labs Anytime Energy Bars
- One (1) Sawyer Squeeze
- Five (5) Good To-Go Dehydrated Meals and two (2)Good To-Go Breakfasts
- One (1) Thru-Hiking Coaching Session
- A signed copy of Appalachian Trials orPacific Crest Trials (your choice)
- An eBook copy of Appalachian Trials orPacific Crest Trials (your choice)
- Choice of one (1) The Trek hat
- An invitation to become a Blogger for The Trek
Grand prize winner!
Lizzie
You are this year’s Badger Sponsorship overall winner! Take a look at all the awesome stuff listed at the top of this post- it’s yours!
And that’s a wrap for the 2018 Badger Sponsorship. Once again, a massive thank you to those who entered, voted, and/or supported this year’s contest. Your energy is what makes this possible! I’d also like to wish the best of luck the entire class of 2018 thru-hikers- AT, PCT, CDT or otherwise. You are spending the better part of 2018 on the trail, and for this reason alone, you win.
AND ONE LAST MASSIVE SHOUTOUT TO THIS YEAR’S EXTREMELY GENEROUS SPONSORS!!! Please visit their websites and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. They <3 Thru-Hikers very much.
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Comments 1
I totally enjoyed being a Trek Blogger in 2017 on the AT. I’m planning my next adventure for 2019 as I will hike the PCT. I’d love to blog again next year or even this year as I prepare!